philosophic
phi·lo·sop·hic
adjective
1.
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
- “philosophical writing”
- “a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology”
2.
characteristic of or imbued with the attitude of a philosopher or based on philosophy
- “that breadth of outlook that distinguishes the philosophic mind”
- “their differences were philosophical”
3.
characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment
- “philosophical resignation”
- “a philosophic attitude toward life”
Origin
From Middle English philosophik, phylosophyk, from Old French filosofique and Latin philosophicus; equivalent to philosophy + -ic.
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